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66 and loving my new Servicar, uh, I mean Geezer Glide or is that a Tri Glide? Motorcycling comfort without all of the possible drama (off camber stops, sand, etc.) that the previous 400k miles could have presented. This will be the first time in years that I will feel comfortable riding my wife on the back who really does not like motorcycles all that much and has the very precious legs of an active, formerly competitive runner.
Won't tell you how old I am, but I just signed up for Medicare...so that oughta give you a clue.
Rode a custom hardtail until 2005. It was a cool bike, but it was an awful touring bike. (duh) In 2005 I bought a "brandy-gnu" Electra Glide. Started out this season on the 2005 EG and logged about 4,000 miles on it. It was gettin' kinda fuzzy around the edges, so in April I traded it in on a 2015 Ultra. I have 14,000 miles on the new one so far. Not bad for an old fart.
Old hardtail bike:
New bike:
(Heck...no need to post a photo of a stock Vivid Black 2015 Ultra. It looks like every other stock Vivid Black 2015 Ultra.)
beyond an achy knee i sometimes worry about, i don't much think about my age and how it relates to my riding.
55 and about to put bags on my honda i've owned about 6 years. it has less to do with age than for the most part i don't like bags and finally may get some i like the look of for it. the harley will probaly never get them (working on a single on/off bag idea though), and the next bike i have my fingers crossed on probaly will to suit it's purpose (adventure bike).
truthfully, it just occurred to me while i was typing that i think it's getting a permanent windshield/fairing that'll make me feel like i've gotten an old man bike. since i'm deciding on the bags for my honda i've been looking, but i feel like i'm window shopping for one with a "hold my nose" attitude to it.
Turned 60 back in July. I ride a 2006 Heritage Classic and a 2005 Softail Standard. Since the Heritage is high mileage now, it is used primarily for road trips and the FXST is pretty much my daily rider. I am starting to want either a Street Glide or an Ultra but probably will never get one.
At 70---last year, I logged in about 5,000 miles on the Street Glide and another 8,000 touring on my badass Big Dog K9! That was a slow year because I missed Daytona.......
I will be 59 in March so according to some restaurants I am a senior. I have no desire for a bagger or bags. If I am traveling I have all of my stuff in a backpack. This past weekend I attended the Babes Ride Out campout in Joshua Tree. Everthing I needed was tied to the bike. I am in good health so don't foresee major changes in the near future.
OK, like I said i am soon to be 68 yo, don't drink booze, beer or soda, don't smoke no fast food and walk a little over a mile a day, all of this just to be able to ride a lot longer.
Sarah If you read this I honestly thought you were in your 30's, you go girl.
I will be 59 in March so according to some restaurants I am a senior. I have no desire for a bagger or bags. If I am traveling I have all of my stuff in a backpack. This past weekend I attended the Babes Ride Out campout in Joshua Tree. Everthing I needed was tied to the bike. I am in good health so don't foresee major changes in the near future.
You don't even look like you are 30 in the picture. I wish I was aging that well, must be something in the air down there.
As for me I am 55 and ride a Low Rider and love the sporty feel of it. I just use a little rack bag for most things and leave my bags at home. I have a bad neck so I am forced to use a windshield.
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